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Swim Teaching Assistant

City of Allen
$12.71 - $18.43 Hourly
retirement plan
United States, Texas, Allen
Jul 10, 2026
DESCRIPTION HIRING RATE: $$12.7096 Hourly FULL SALARY RANGE: $12.7096 - $15.5697 Hourly Check out Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED Join the City of Allen-a vibrant community of over 100,000 residents where strong economic growth, excellent schools, and an exceptional quality of life make it a great place to live, work, and play. Our mission is simple:"To achieve excellence in managing community development and city services, continually enhancing the quality of life and public confidence." At the City of Allen, our employees bring the PRIDE values to life: People First- Prioritizing others Respect- Treating everyone with courtesy and dignity Integrity- Serving with honesty and trust Deliver- Following through and exceeding expectations Excel- Driving innovation and continuous improvement We do Work that MATTERS! Join a team that serves our community and makes a real impact every day. Learn more about the City of Allen at allentx.gov. The Position: Under direct supervision, assists in conducting the City of Allen Swim School programs. Other duties may include providing customer service and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Assists in conducting swim lessons by helping to instruct courses for all age groups and leading and conducting preschool classes. Responsible for the safety and well-being of participants in their care. Performs other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education & Experience Less than a High School Diploma or equivalent with no prior work experience. Special Requirements: Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age. CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification required or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire. Work Schedule: School Year: Most swim lessons are Tuesdays and Thursdays (4 pm - 8:15 pm) and Saturdays (8 am - 1 pm). Summer: Most swim lessons are Monday - Thursday mornings (8 am - 1 pm) and evenings (6 pm - 8:45 pm). SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Knowledge of: City policies and procedures. Current swimming instructional techniques. A variety of swimming strokes: including Breaststroke, Butterfly, Freestyle (front crawl), Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Elementary Backstroke. Occupational hazards and safety procedures. Skill in: Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, the public, and City employees. Teaching swimming techniques. Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution. Identifying opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction. Working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities. Effectively communicating orally. Physical Demands/ Work Environment: This list is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation. Ability to work varying shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends. Ability to work outdoors. Ability to frequently swim, walk, and sit when leading various activities. Ability to stand and walk for long periods. Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance frequently. Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.